{"id":8566,"date":"2011-05-27T20:25:43","date_gmt":"2011-05-27T20:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gentrylane.com\/s\/?p=8566"},"modified":"2011-11-10T17:21:37","modified_gmt":"2011-11-10T17:21:37","slug":"1971-corvette-stingray-roadster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gentrylane.ca\/s\/domestic-inventory\/sold-domestic\/1971-corvette-stingray-roadster","title":{"rendered":"1971 Corvette Stingray Roadster"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chevrolet Corvette first appeared in 1953 as a unique American entry into the sports car market dominated by European makes. Although not a muscle car by definition, the Corvette used muscle car powertrains and has represented American performance for almost fifty years.<\/p>\n

After a year’s absence, the Stingray name re\u00adappeared on the front fenders. Front and rear disc brakes, headlight washers, center console, wheel trim rings, carpeting, and all-vinyl upholstery were now standard. This was the first time the coupe outsold the convertible, and would continue to do so in all subsequent years.<\/p>\n

If you liked the 1970 Corvette, you’d like the 1971. They were virtually the same car. A new resin process (that supposedly improved the body) and a different interior were the major changes. Under the hood, compression ratios were lowered to enable Corvette engines to run on lower octane fuel.<\/p>\n

Third Generation Stingray<\/p>\n

Fitted to this car; a NUMBERS MATCHING 350\/270 HP V-8 Turbo Fire Engine. The transmission is the factory optional TH-400 Automatic. The exterior is Factory correct Bridgehampton Blue with a Black vinyl interior and white convertible soft top. Factory options include Pwr. Steering, Pwr. Brakes, Pwr. Windows, tilt\/telescopic steering and most notably Air Conditioning, a very rare option to be found on a period roadster!! Over the years this car has been treated to great care. A Solid example of a great American Classic Muscle Car. An excellent driver!<\/p>\n

The attached manufacturers plate reads as follows;<\/p>\n

– Trim # 400
\n– Paint # 979
\n– VIN # 194671S114026
\n– Engine # C11S114026 V0308CJK<\/p>\n